Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones was fined $10,609 for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3 for what was deemed “abusive language” toward quarterback Matt Ryan.
Jones said after the game he disagreed with the penalty and the reason for throwing the flag, but it apparently was enough to warrant a fine.
The NFL fined #Chiefs DL Chris Jones $10,609 for unsportsmanlike conduct last week. Officials said he used abusive language towards #Colts QB Matt Ryan. pic.twitter.com/KkN5tDqF9P
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 1, 2022
The penalty turned out not only to be costly to Jones’ finances, but it also turned the tide in the game. The penalty in question came on a third-down play when Ryan was sacked with five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and with the Chiefs leading 17-13.
The penalty gave the Colts an automatic first down, extending the drive. They wound up scoring the go-ahead touchdown with 24 seconds remaining on Jelani Woods’ second score of the game.
Regardless, the Colts got their first win of the season by upsetting the Chiefs and now turn their attention to getting their first divisional win of the season when the Tennessee Titans come to town Sunday.
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